Definition: As much as we would love to talk about gloomy '80s bands like Bauhaus and The Cure, the gothic is actually a literary genre that dates way, way back.
Some of the most common oral cancer symptoms and signs include: 1  Persistent mouth sore: A sore in the mouth that does not heal is the most common symptom of oral cancer. 2  Pain: Persistent mouth pain is another common oral cancer sign. 3  A lump or thickening in the cheek.  A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth.
Gum disease can be painless, so it is important to be aware of any of the following symptoms: 1  Swollen, red, tender or bleeding gums. 2  Gums that recede or move away from the tooth. 3  Persistent bad breath or bad taste in mouth.  Loose 1  teeth. Visible pus surrounding the teeth and gums.